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Credit Cards That Love Holiday Shopping 11/19/2018 07:00pm • It's supposed to be the happiest time of the year. So why are you so stressed out? Well, most of us lead pretty busy lives, and it's hard to find the time -- and the money -- to survive the holidays, let alone Black Friday. This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend, on average, $1,007 on Best deals and sites to shop this Cyber Monday 11/19/2018 10:35am • WASHINGTON — Black Friday isn't the only day for deals. The Monday after Thanksgiving, known as Cyber Monday, offers online bargains without the hectic crowds. Here’s what to know as you navigate the virtual sales. What to buy Unlike Black Friday, which is useful for larger purchases like f Thanksgiving 2018: Grocery stores that'll be open for Turkey Day in DC area 11/19/2018 08:37am • WASHINGTON — Perfectly roasted turkey? Check. Creamy mashed, roasted or scalloped potatoes? Check. Cranberries? Check. Memo telling family to avoid talking politics at the table? Check. Pie? Uh oh. Fear not: There are grocery stores open in the Washington region for those last-minute Thanksg Holiday gift tips: Fantastic toys and where to find them 11/19/2018 06:34am • WASHINGTON — With Thanksgiving and Black Friday getting closer and closer, it's about that time of year to finalize Christmas wishlists and figure out what to get for the kids in your life. And that's not always easy. Chris Byrne, aka "the Toy Guy", told WTOP that all too often, people try to g Georgetown, Adams Morgan gear up for Small Business Saturday 11/19/2018 05:25am • WASHINGTON — Nov. 24 is the annual Small Business Saturday, a nationwide promotion to encourage shopping at small, independent and locally-owned businesses. The District has plenty of those. Some of the biggest concentrations of locally-owned businesses — many of them that have been around fo The 50 Most Scenic Mountain Resorts 11/18/2018 07:00pm • Breathe in the fresh mountain air and explore the great outdoors at these incredible alpine retreats.Whether you want to ski to your heart's content or hike past picture-perfect waterfalls, rugged peaks and broad valleys, these stunning resorts are a mountain lover's dream. Inside, you'll find ameni Best Black Friday Sales for 2018 11/18/2018 07:00pm • Whether you're planning to line up outside your favorite store or shop online from the comfort of your own home on Black Friday, you need a plan. Black Friday, which takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving, is known for steep discounts on electronics, clothing and other goods. Stores advertise doo Online sites, stores fill void left by shuttered toy retailers this holiday season 11/18/2018 12:57pm • WASHINGTON — Now that Toys R Us — the most iconic name in toys — has closed its doors, online and brick-and-mortar retailers are working to fill the void left by what used to be the go-to name in holiday toy shopping. As online shopping continues to capture more of the market share during t 10 products you should not buy on Black Friday 11/18/2018 10:50am • Most of us know that Black Friday is the best day to find doorbuster sales and limited-time discounts on items such as TVs, appliances and apparel, but there are a surprising number of products to skip purchasing during the popular shopping holiday if you want to snap up the best bargains. Here a Prince George's Co. police urge online buyers, sellers to beware when meeting in person 11/18/2018 07:37am • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County police said that robbers have been targeting victims recently using classified ad apps and online vendor sites, and they want you to be careful as the holiday season ramps up. Police said the cases have a similarity: Victims agreed to meet the suspect or susp How to teach kids to be frugal with gifted money 11/17/2018 07:30am • Raising your children to be financially responsible is a common challenge for many parents. And it's an especially arduous task when it comes to handling gifted money received for birthdays, holidays or other special occasions. On those occasions, children are often compelled to spend their money 9 holiday shopping habits that will make you go broke 11/17/2018 07:00am • Break these habits to keep your wallet intact this season. The holidays put people in the gift-giving mood, but those who don't watch their spending will find themselves feeling less than jolly when credit card bills arrive in January. According to the Holiday 2018 Consumer Trends survey from the Where to shop, what to buy on Black Friday 11/16/2018 12:31pm • WASHINGTON — If you haven't done your holiday shopping quite yet, Black Friday is chock full of deals for the most coveted gift items this season. Once you're stuffed with turkey, stuff your shopping carts — either real or virtual — with some of the best deals around. Which shops offer the Composting 101: Why beginners should stick to leaves, coffee grounds 11/16/2018 05:07am • Steel cage compost challenge! Mark in Waldorf writes: “On Nov. 2, you told us, 'Do not include food scraps, wood ash, grass clippings, junk mail or other nonsense in your compost pile. I’ll explain why next week.' You didn’t. I agree about junk mail and wood ash. 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